Reviews

The aromas of ripe berry, cola, cedar and fresh earth are moderately rich, with a smoky edge, maintaining a delicate balance through the finish. Drink now through 2019. 592 cases made. –JL

Elegant and balanced, with toasted red currant aromas and lively cherry, tomato leaf and spice flavors that finish soft, showing ripe tannins. Drink now through 2017. 1,981 cases made. —T.F.

Spicy, with hints of sandalwood and incense shading the cherry and currant flavors. This is balanced and dry, delivering firm, dusty tannins on the finish. Best from 2016 through 2030. 100 cases imported. –BS

The 2010 Barbaresco shows a garnet hue on the rim and offers subdued tones of forest floor, autumnal leaves, licorice, cassis and dried cherries. It shows moderate layering and complexity and delivers a more immediate style. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2018. With large case productions capable of penetrating distant and emerging markets, Beni di Batasiolo has appeared as an important ambassador for the Barolo brand. A few years ago, Batasiolo opened the only five-star hotel accommodations in the Langhe called Il Boscareto with luxury rooms and the gourmet La Rei restaurant.

The fig and lemon flavors are accented by spice and toast notes in this open yet crisp white. Lingers, with the emphasis on the acidity for now.

Juicy blueberry and raspberry flavors make this a lean, simple red to drink this summer, whether as an aperitif or with a burger. (1,981 cases)

A rustic red, showing rich, intense flavors centered on dried dark berry, chocolate, cedary oak and dried herb. Ends with chewy tannins.

Strikes a delicate balance between ripe cherry and strawberry, with a dash of smoky oak.

Soft and ripe, with raspberry and toasty oak aromas that lead to appealing flavors of ripe black cherry, caramel and spice. Drink now through 2019.

Deep ruby. Cherry-cola and oak spices on the deeply scented nose. Plush and appealingly sweet, offering spicy dark berry and cherry flavors and notes of candied rose and mocha. An open-knit, fruity pinot that exhibits good upfront appeal and finishes with gentle tannins and good cling.